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Monday, December 18, 2006


Episode #: 10465
Tape Date: 11/10/06
Air Date: 12/18/06
Director: Roger Inman

Summary: I have to admit, this is one of the BEST episodes I have seen in a LONG time…lots of danger and intrigue and very suspenseful. Sami and Lucas have to think fast to get out of harm’s way…John and Marlena learn the true identity of EJ Wells…Roman is onto Victor and warns Belle & Shawn…then he goes snooping at the Kiriakis Mansion. (Note: Even though we don’t actually SEE Stefano…they do a good job of making his presence felt in this show…dark and menacing. I just wish it was Joe Mascolo in that hospital bed and we knew that he was actually returning!)

At the Brady House…
Belle is playing with Claire when Shawn comes in, talking about moving back home. He tells her about what happened with Willow and that she was right all along. What a mess he made of his life. She tells him since her parents are gone, she is staying there with Bo and Hope (huh?, since when) and now they can spend time together with Claire. Victor calls asking Belle for a favor…he is going on a business trip and wants to spend time with Claire before he goes. She doesn’t know what to say and finally agrees, but only a short visit, so he is on his way over. Shawn doesn’t want Victor around Claire and tries to convince Belle not to let it happen. But she thinks it is only because Victor reminds her of Philip and that maybe Shawn is jealous. She thinks that maybe Shawn and Victor should try to get along. Roman shows up and tells them he wants to talk to them about Victor. Apparently, Roman has been working overtime, telling them that they shouldn’t let Victor take Claire because he thinks that Victor was responsible for having her taken before…and that he thinks he is responsible for Max and Mimi’s disappearance. This is all news to Belle and Shawn, so Roman explains the story about Philip being injured and Max and Mimi tracking him down. Then how Philip disappeared from the hospital…and NOW Max and Mimi missing. He thinks Victor is behind all of it. He warns them that they shouldn’t let Claire out of their sight.

After Roman leaves, Victor arrives for Claire as Shawn tells him it was a wasted trip. Victor asks Belle where Claire is and she tells him she has changed her mind. They try to make excuses about it being late and her being tired, but Victor asks what is really going on there. Belle asks where Philip is as Shawn asks about Max and Mimi. Victor plays innocent to all of it and says it sounds like someone is filling their heads with nonsense…probably Roman Brady. Victor claims that Roman is lying and that he had nothing to do with any of it. He begs to see Claire, but Shawn tells him NO…not tonight…or any night. Belle agrees with him, until they find out what has happened to Max and Mimi. Victor is furious and tells them they should know better than to make an enemy of him…and they will wish they hadn’t. He storms out with a slammed door behind him. Later, Shawn thanks Belle for backing him up as they discuss Victor’s sudden interest in Claire. Shawn thinks that Victor is behind all of it. Belle blames herself for Philip running off and getting injured, but Shawn reminds her that he left on his own. He tells her that he believes that Victor and Philip are in this together and they are trying to take Claire away from them. He hugs her and tells her not to worry…he is going to do everything he can to protect his family.

Earlier at the Kiriakis Mansion…
After Victor’s call to Belle, he calls the doctor, telling him they will be there tomorrow. He tells Kate and Philip everything is set and he explains that he is going to get Claire so she can spend some time with Philip before they leave. He tells them that when they return, they are going after full custody. Kate announces that she is going along as well, but Victor wants her to stay in Salem and cover for them and diffuse any situations that may arise (with Max and Mimi). She asks what he did with them and he says it would be best if she didn’t know…but they are not harmed…just out of the way. He tells Kate she has to stay in Salem and lie through her teeth if she has to. He begs her to do it for Philip’s sake.

After Victor leaves, Roman arrives finding Kate there. He asks why she is there and she claims she is helping Victor pack for his trip. Roman doesn’t buy it and comes on in, asking questions about Philip, like if Kate knows about him missing from the hospital. He starts nosing around and asking what she and Victor are hiding (as we see Philip watching from the hallway). Kate plays dumb and claims that Victor has nothing to hide, so Roman asks if he can look around. She tries to stop him, saying Victor will be furious but Roman says she is afraid he will find something. He starts looking around, saying who knows…he might get lucky. We see Philip in the other room, holding Claire’s picture as they head for that room. Roman walks in and it is empty, but there is a coffee cup on the table. He picks it up and says it’s still warm, noticing that it is black coffee and Kate drinks her with cream. Victor comes barging in asking what is going on there. Roman immediately asks about Max and Mimi as Victor tells him to get out of there and threatens to sue the police department (go ahead…everyone else has, lol). Roman warns him…IF he had anything to do with their disappearance, he will pay. After he leaves, Victor tells Philip he can come out now. Kate tells Victor she IS going along and they begin to argue. Philip holds up a note that says “let mom go”, so Victor gives in and tells her to go home and pack. He tells Philip not to worry, Dr. Weinstein will fix him up and when they return home…he will have his little girl back forever.

In Talladega, Alabama…
Sami watches as EJ is having his tantrum. He sees her and asks how long she had been standing there. She claims she didn’t hear anything other than she heard he was giving someone hell…and glad she wasn’t on the other end of the call. He flips the switch and turns on the charm and suggests that they go upstairs for that drink. She makes excuses and says she lost her room key and needs to go and change first. She says she will get another key, change and meet him there. As soon as he is out of sight, she whips out her phone and makes a call, crying, pick up…please pick up! Lucas comes in as she hugs him, thrilled to see him. He asks if she isn’t mad that he is there and she tells him she was, but now realizes he is just trying to protect her. She tells him about overhearing the phone call and EJ’s temper. He wants to get her out of there, but she says she can’t go…EJ is expecting her and if she doesn’t show, he will know she is on to him. She tells him what she overheard…Stefano’s name and that Bo and her dad were right all along…he IS connected to the DiMeras. She starts crying, saying she thought he was her friend and it was all lies, and all along he was just using her to hurt her family. She beats herself up for ever trusting him. Lucas reminds her of all the crimes in Salem and that EJ may very well be responsible for ALL of them, including the murder of Eve Michaels. If so, she is in serious danger and he must get her out of there. She says if she doesn’t go up there, he will know something is up and may escape and the cops will never catch him. For once she wants to do the right thing and tells Lucas she has an idea. She tells him to go call Will and have him call her and she will make up a story. Lucas asks why HE can’t just call her and she says EJ may check her caller ID (good thinking). So Lucas finally gives in and hurries off, promising he isn’t going to let anything happen to her. Sami heads to the elevator and runs into EJ who is looking for her, asking what is taking so long. She tells him that she ran into one of the investors and they were talking. They head for the elevator and her phone rings, Will calling. She acts all upset, telling him she will be right there and everything will be ok, pretending like he is in the hospital with appendicitis. Will, on the other end is totally bewildered, LOL. She gets off the phone, telling EJ that she has to go, so he tells her he understands. But before she leaves, it rings again, with Will asking what is going on. She cuts him off and tells EJ she has to hurry and rushes off. Outside, she meets up with Lucas, telling him that EJ bought it, but Will probably thinks she is crazy. Lucas says what else is new as they kiss and rush off together with Lucas’s arm around her.

In Italy…
John is getting antsy while Marlena is in with Stefano. Inside, he beckons for her and she moves closer as he extends an outstretched hand. She asks what he wants from her as she goes over and takes his hand, staring at the Phoenix ring. She tells him that she and John are there for answers about someone…EJ Wells and she wants the truth…does EJ work for him? The hand points over to a table of photos and the camera pans the photos and stops on one of Stefano (dressed as Elvis) with Susan Banks and Baby Elvis. In the hall, John tells the goon Marlena has five minutes in there and then he is going in…and the clock is ticking. Marlena picks up the photo and says it’s Susan and her son…Elvis Jr. As she says his name, the realization washes over her like a wave as it hits her full force…and she says EJ is your son! John tells the goon that time is up and he wants her out of there NOW and pulls his gun. Stefano motions her back over to his side as she asks WHY he sent EJ to Salem…was he following HIS orders? He grabs her hand and begins to squeeze hard as she starts yelling for John. Through the door, we see a struggle and hear a gunshot.

John bursts into the room and yanks Marlena away. She tells him who EJ is and shows him the picture. John can’t believe what he is hearing and tells her he wants a minute alone with the “old man”, demanding to know why Stefano sent EJ there…or he will make sure he is dead this time. There is banging at the door as Marlena goes to the door and picks up a gun and points it at the nurse and doctor, telling them they aren’t finished in there yet. John points his gun at Stefano, telling him he has three seconds and begins to count. WHO is EJ’s next victim?...if he doesn’t tell him, it’s going to be HIM. Marlena tells John to hurry, the police will be there shortly as Stefano tosses a tarot card at John. He picks it up and looks at it…it is the death card. We hear maniacal laughter and wheezing and the utterance: “Go ahead…do it…do it”. Stefano calls him a coward and says go ahead…shoot him. Marlena tells John no, if he does, they will never get out of there alive. They rush out of the room as the doctor and nurse rush in to his bedside and he we hear laughter. Marlena asks John if he got anything out of him and he says no, the old man is a lost cause…but he will get what he needs out of EJ when they get back to Salem. Later, we see Enrico on the phone with EJ and he tells him that the time has come…Stefano gave the nosey American the death card…his orders are to kill John Black and get out of Salem…forever. Freeze frame on EJ as the previews show…

Chelsea: I guess ‘Lonely Splicer’ is having a pretty good effect on me…(Nick): Lonely Splicer sounds pretty deep…(Abby): and in deep over his head…

Roman (to Bo): And if you get caught?...(Bo): Then I have nothing to lose…

Hope (to Kayla and Steve as they kiss): Looks like I missed a chapter…or two….

Marlena (holding up the death card to John): And what is THIS?...

And the credits roll…
Laney

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